Chinese Herbal Recipes - Lingzhi Lean Pork Soup
Chinese Herbal Recipes - Lingzhi Lean Pork Soup, for centuries Lingzhi a kind of mushroom, was regarded by the Chinese as the "king of herbs" for its excellent effect in improving overall health, enhancing stamina and promoting longevity. It is promoted as an immune system booster, a blood pressure stabilizer and an antioxidant. Combined with red dates ( hong zao ), Wild Yam ( huai shan ) and Wolfberry ( gou qizi ), this soup is excellent in strengthening and nourishing the body. However, one should not drink this soup when having a common cold.
Chinese Herbal Recipes - Lingzhi Lean Pork Soup Ingredient:
2½ litres (10 cups) water
19 gm Lingzhi, rinsed and sliced
19 gm Wild Yam ( huai shan ), rinsed
5 pitted red dates ( hong zao ), rinsed
350 gm lean pork, rinsed and scalded with boiling water
2 tablespoons Chinese Wolfberry ( gou qizi ), rinsed
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Chinese Herbal Recipes - Lingzhi Lean Pork Soup Method:
Bring the water to a boil in a stockpot. Add all the ingredients, except the salt, and cook over high heat for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2½ hours. Season with the salt and remove from the heat. Serve while it hot.